The science behind the Adidas shoes that helped two marathoners break the two-hour mark
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The science behind the Adidas shoes that helped two marathoners break the two-hour mark
"The Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 is somewhat odd looking when compared to a regular running shoe. The sole is packed with padding that surrounds a curved carbon plate, all of which gives the shoe the appearance of the bottom of a rocking chair."
"The design is all about economy. The padding is made of ultralightweight foam, which keeps the shoe's mass as low as possible while still providing cushioning for the foot."
"People are just getting faster and faster and faster, partially due to equipment, partially due to belief in the fact that we can run this fast and partially due to training and adaptations because of that belief."
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe won the men's London Marathon with a record time of 1:59:30, followed by Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha at 1:59:41. Tigist Assefa set a women's record at 2:15:41. All three athletes wore the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes, which are designed to enhance performance. The shoes feature a unique design with a curved carbon plate and ultralightweight foam, promoting speed and efficiency in long-distance running. Advances in footwear technology contribute to faster marathon times.
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